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	MSU Blue Line Club - Autumn in Maine! by Tamara Corrie Fresh seafood, a pretty cool casino and two exciting hockey games – that is what I and a small group of Michigan State University hockey fans experienced during a trip to Bangor, Maine. >More
	Tips from our Celebrity Cruise to Alaska with Our Family by Joy and Tom Thrun Clothes and packing tips: It is a casual destination, so during the day it is battle gear and layering. It can be 50ish in the morning, at night and when the ship is sailing. Then 70ish pushing 80 and warm if the sun it out. It can always rain or be foggy. > More
	Kaua’i, Hawaii by Karen Hill My husband and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this year and had vowed 25 years ago that some way some how we were going to celebrate one of our anniversary’s in Hawaii. Oh was this worth the wait…>More
	Costa Rica – the happiest place on earth By Christine Arnold I flew into San Jose and was greeted by what I could only assume were some long-lost relatives. The “ticos”, as the Costa Ricans are called, make you feel like part of the family as soon as you arrive and the “family” extended throughout the country. >More
	St Lucia – No Pressure, No Problem By Christine Arnold Locals are extremely proud of their island and its natural resources, which is evident in the country’s ongoing protection and conservation efforts. Everyone we met wanted to be sure we had a fantastic vacation. >More
	Savannah – Georgia’s First City by Linda Dolecki There is no other city quite like Georgia’s first city, Savannah. Located in the heart of Coastal Georgia’s Low country, Savannah is a city of rare natural beauty of azaleas in bloom and oaks draped with Spanish moss. >More
	Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 2009 by Ann Cook We left the freshly fallen snow in Lansing early in the morning and took the Michigan Flyer to the Detroit airport, arriving in the Dominican Republic at about 3:30 p.m. local time. The first thing we saw as we disembarked the plane was the thatched roof of the airport, which immediately set the mood for a tropical island getaway. >More
	Spring Break in Paris! by Rhonda Brooks What is most impressive is the array of colors and the presentation of each shop’s display giving you the feeling you were looking at a setting for a portrait. >More
	Las Vegas: Something for Everyone By Julie Simon Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway, planning a corporate event/meeting or celebrating a special occasion, Las Vegas is the place to be! >More
	Rio de Janerio - Anniversary Celebration by Tom Thrun The first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Rio is the stunning physical beauty of the place. The azure blue Atlantic lapping the world famous beaches framed by emerald green mountain peaks, it looks just like all of those brochures! >More
	Enter The Encore - Las Vegas by Diane Webster Las Vegas is always evolving. We've been going for over 30 years and it's never the same. If you were in Vegas a few years ago, you were in a city that doesn't exist anymore. You have to go back - you'll be amazed. >More
	Greek Islands Cruise By Marshall Cossman A Greek islands cruise! A wonderful trip developed by the triumverate of Classic Travel, Oceania Cruises, and us. In late August this year my wife and I embarked on the Insignia for a 12 day voyage of the Greek islands. >More
	The Perfect Trip to Ireland by Joy Thrun With my years of experience of selling this destination, accumulating feedback and experiencing the country first hand I can help you decide on the perfect trip for you. >More
	Take the Cure in Punta Cana by Diane Webster An open air, beautifully appointed lobby greeted us, complete with fountains, welcome cocktails and real flamingos in the surrounding pounds. It was like a dream! >More
	Egypt by Marshall Cossman What is so amazing is the number of temples and pyramids. The areas they cover and the size of the structures are awesome. The ingenuity to carve and assemble them is beyond belief. Thousands of workmen did all this. >More
	Cruising the Mediterranean by Marshall Cossman If this sounds too good to be true, it's not. It's called “Cruising.” We've been doing it for 20 years and haven't tired of it yet. Our favorite cruise line is Royal Caribbean, and they've earned it. > More
	Sea Cruise byJack and Peggy Vitek So almost 50 years later, I finally got to take my gal on a sea cruise as the kick off into retirement. And as the song implied, the adventure would be wonderful and it was. > More
	Vallarta Palace A Perfect Honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta by Rick and Joy Terry First, let me say thank you for guiding us towards Vallarta Palace in Nuevo Vallarta. It was by far the most relaxing, pleasant, and fun experience that Joy and I have ever embarked on! > More
	National Geographic eco-tour of Belize and Guatemala by Marshall Cossman In February, 2008, my wife and I took a 10 day National Geographic eco-tour of Belize and Guatemala. It was educational, exotic, and we had 17 other tourists with us who were most interesting. > More
	Exotic Vacations: Hiking Haleakala by Terri Shaver There are exotic backpacking trips, and then, there are EXOTIC backpacking trips! There are places covering the world that may vie for the most exotic, but we think we've found one of the top 5, AND it's in the United States! > More
	The Rivera Maya From a College Student's Point of View by Liz Hill I know what you're thinking, “two college girls in Mexico, this is just asking for trouble!” However, Mexico is so much more than a spring break gone terribly wrong! > More
	Lessons of Italy by Diane Webster It's a delightful paradox that a place that embraces all things new in fashion is so steeped in history. In Rome you walk through history – even if you're not looking for it. > More
	What You Should Know About Cruising by Joy Thrun I have owned and operated Classic Travel since its beginning in 1980. I counsel clients (the best part of my job), so I not only have an opinion, but have accumulated opinions from some of the country's most avid travelers > More
	Chicago - Do the Loop by Jean Southwick After returning from another fabulous trip to Chicago I am making it my mission to let people know that there IS a Chicago beyond North Michigan Avenue! Its’ a great location for couples, families and singles. >More
	Irish History Paper Proposal by Colin Maguire Irish history is, at times, inexorably intertwined with British invasion and intrigue. As my preliminary research has suggested, this holds true for my descendants. > More
	South Africa - Beyond The Safari by Tom Thrun South Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to Americans, as the awareness spreads that the country is not only about safaris and wildlife but also the cosmopolitan pleasures of its sophisticated cities...>More
	River Cruising The Romantic Rhine by Joy Thrun The Rhine is a beautiful river with castles and wineries at every turn. Like all the main river routes in Europe, world history comes alive. >More
	Jamaican Me Crazy By Scott Arnold The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort has a very large stretch of beach, one of the longest in Ocho Rios. They provide free sail boats, kayaks, water tricycles, large floating foam rings and also have a giant floating trampoline anchored in the bay. >More
	Puerto Vallarta Mini-Travel Log By Joel Lowy PV is, at least in the old town area, a small town. Rarely, (and mostly in the “big touristy places”) did the smile feel like part of the job. But even then taking time for a bit of a jaw (as a Texan friend said) generally broke the ice. > More
	Hawaii: Traveling with the Family By Marshall Cossman One of the pleasures of life is watching your children grow into adulthood. Another is the opportunity to vacation/travel with them. >More
	Libya: A New Beginning in the 21st Century By Jack Vitek In April 2004, the US government lifted travel restrictions to Libya, a ban in place for 20 years. I flew into Tripoli on the day the ban was lifted... > More

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